A9F MUA 20081106.docx

Performance Work Statement (PWS)

FOR

, HQ AFSPC/A9F FORCE STRUCTURE ANALYSIS DIVISION

1.0. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

Provide support to HQ AFSPC/A9 as outlined in the specific task section of this PWS. The contractor shall supply technical expertise and provide analytical support, to include training and transition assistance activities.

1.1. Organizations Supported:

HQ AFSPC/A9

250 Peterson Blvd, Suite 116 Peterson AFB CO 80914-4650

1.1.1. Mission. Assure AFSPC/CC decisions are underpinned by rigorous independent analysis—insight, oversight, on-site and provide technical expertise to the national security space community. Specific goals are: enhance space representation in DoD Analysis; provide technical expertise/analysis to the warfighter; assess space capabilities and operational risk; document and distribute lessons learned assessment and develop division personnel to provide world-class expertise.

1.2. Overview of Services. Provide support to Force Structure Analysis Division’s mission. The contractor shall provide technical support in the area for studies and Military Utility Analysis (MUA). These studies and MUAs require contractor services to enable organized analytical assessments of complex issues, which provide insight to AFSPC decision makers about the capabilities and consequences associated with alternative solutions to problems. The Contractor shall support a variety of studies and MUAs in the following areas:

· Systems modernization, integration, analysis & sustainment

· Organizational roles and responsibilities

· Mission capability

· Force strategy

· Force structure options

· Current/future plans

· Requirements/capability analysis and assessment

· System sustainment/life cycle support

· Risk assessments

· Support, plan and conduct modeling, simulation, and analyses End users for the MUAs are expected to be AFSPC/CC/CV, 14AF/CC, 20AF/CC and their staffs. A9 expects to perform 4-6 MUAs a year, with a typical MUA cycle of approximately four months or less.

1.3 Specific Requirements for Studies and MUAs.

1.3.1. The contractor shall provide technical expertise to support preparation of study plans. This includes problem statement definition, selection of measures of effectiveness (MOE) and measures of performance (MOP) and determination of the means for generation of the MOEs and MOPs for a variety of issues associated with HQ AFSPC programs/systems.

1.3.2. The contractor shall support generating the study MOEs and MOPs. This will involve spreadsheets, and modeling and simulation (M&S). Current Contractor must have working knowledge of Synthetic Theater Operations Research Model (STORM) and System Effectiveness Analysis Simulation (SEAS).

1.3.3. The contractor shall support interpreting the outcomes of the study or MUA research. This includes basic statistical techniques, design of experiments, use of statistical software, sensitivity analysis, and the ability to interpret the output in the context of strategic, operational, and tactical levels of warfare.

1.3.4. The contractor shall support the preparation of study or MUA documentation such as: study plans, interim briefings, final reports, and final briefing.

1.3.5. Deliverables. The contractor shall deliver a Monthly Status Report (MSR) each month covering activities of the preceding month. The report shall contain a list of personnel on each task, description of the work accomplished during the previous month, list of meetings attended, deliverables provided, travel accomplished, and funds expended during the period of performance by labor hour/category, with cumulative expenditures and associated funding remaining. CDRL 0030

2.0. SERVICES SUMMARY.

The Service Summary (SS) is a list of Performance Objectives and Performance Thresholds that will be regularly verified by Government personnel. Each Performance Objective represents a significant task as identified in the PWS by the Government at the time of contract award. The Performance Threshold represents the minimum acceptable level of performance. The Performance Objectives and Performance Thresholds represent only the significant tasks of this contract and do not excuse the Contractor from performance of other responsibilities identified in this PWS. Performance Objectives will be monitored regularly by Government Quality Assurance Evaluators (QAEs). Performance objectives may be added at the basic contract and/or task order level and performance thresholds may be raised or lowered during the course of this contract.

2.1. Findings. A finding is any government-identified noncompliance with contract requirements that specifies that an activity or action did not take place, or did not take place to the standards of timeliness or quality required. A Finding is categorized as either a Major or Minor Finding. Findings will be documented on a Corrective Action Report (CAR) and provided to the Contractor for their response. While the Contractor will be given the opportunity for reperformance when possible, the deficiency will nevertheless be documented.

2.2. Performance Objectives.

(SDS-1) Provide accurate technical and analytical advice, guidance and products as required by individual task orders.

Contractor receives no more than one formal customer complaints/contract discrepancy reports per year for each task order. Contractor successfully resolves any customer complaint within 10 working days of receipt or less time as specified in the task order.

(SDS-2) Provide timely response to time-sensitive requirements, including short notice requirements and a large number of requirements in a short period (surge capability).

Contractor receives no more than one formal customer complaint/contract discrepancy report per year from all task orders.

(SDS-3) Compliance with DD 254, Contract Security Classification Specification, to include proper handling, storage, transmission, and destruction of classified materials.

No security violations.

(SDS-4) Requirements/deliverables completed in an accurate, timely manner in compliance with individual task order requirements.

No more than three late documents per year per task order and no more than 2 working days late. No more than two sets of corrections/edits and all corrections must be accomplished within two working days, or other such time periods as established in the task order.

3.0. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY AND SERVICES.

3.1. The Government will furnish a maximum of two (2) workspaces in Building 1470 at Peterson AFB, CO, to include desk space, chair, computers (connected to e-mail, NIPRNET, SIPRNET, and AFSPC Virtual Analysis Capability) and telephone and use of copier and fax machines. All other contractor personnel shall work at contractor facilities.

3.4. Materials and Other Direct Costs (ODCs). The QAE shall approve all contractor purchases costing less than $500. Any item exceeding this dollar threshold will require approval of the Contracting Officer prior to purchase.

3.5. Product Ownership. All products produced by the Contractor in performance of this PWS are sole property of the Government.

3.6. Proprietary Data. The Contractor shall request approval prior to the use of any proprietary data or software tools to fulfill requirements of this PWS.

4.0. TRAVEL.

Contractor employees may be required to travel to various locations within the continental United States (CONUS) in performance of task orders. Estimated travel requirements are included below. All contractor travel shall be approved by the Government prior to departure. Any travel required shall be performed in accordance with FAR 31.205-46, Travel Costs.

(does not include travel time)

4.0. SECURITY.

4.1. All contractor personnel shall hold a TOP SECRET/SCI clearance or higher. Contractor personnel shall possess appropriate security clearances as of the contract start date. The Contractor will be given access to applicable documentation to include requirements, plans, specifications, studies, and analyses up to and including TOP SECRET/SCI classification. The Contractor shall maintain accountability records/receipts for classified material to include transfer and destruction of material.

4.2. Contractor shall provide personnel with clearances commensurate with the BASIC AWARD DD Form 254, DoD Contract Security Classification Specification. Two Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) billets are available.

4. 2. All tasks must be conducted in full compliance with DoD security regulations. Where necessary, the contractor shall conduct work within SCI Program Channels.

4. 3. All contractors must review and comply with the Security Classification Guide (SCG) for the project area they are assigned.

4. 4. Restricted Area Badges. All personnel requiring frequent entry to Peterson AFB and Schriever AFB shall be provided access in accordance with AFI 31-101, The Air Force Installation Security Program. Furthermore, access to other locations may be provided upon request for support of this contract and access to classified national security information may require Top Secret/SCI clearance.

4.5. Access to classified national security information up to Top Secret/SCI is required.

5.0. SERVICES DURING CRISIS.

The performance of these services is non-mission essential during times of crisis. Should a crisis be declared, the Contracting Officer or their representative will verbally advise the contractor if temporary suspension of work is required, followed by a written notification. A representative of the contracting officer will further notify the contractor verbally when the crisis is ended, with written notification to follow. Any price change resulting from this crisis will be negotiated in accordance with FAR clauses for “Changes”.

6.0. GENERAL INFORMATION

6.1. Supervision of Employees. The Government shall not supervise or otherwise direct contractor employees. The Contractor shall not supervise or otherwise direct government employees, nor shall the Contractor supervise employees of other contractors outside the Contractors’ own subcontracting/teaming arrangements.

6.2. Contractor Identification. All contractor personnel shall be required to wear company identification badges so as to distinguish themselves from government employees. These badges must be visible at all times when working with government personnel. When conversing with government personnel during business meetings, over the telephone or via electronic mail, support contractor personnel shall identify themselves as such to avoid any perception that they may be government employees and to avoid situations arising where sensitive topics might be better discussed solely between government employees. Electronic mail signature blocks shall identify contractor/company affiliation. Documents or reports produced by contractors shall be suitably marked as contractor products or contractor participation appropriately disclosed. Contractor personnel occupying collocated space in a government facility shall identify their workspace area with their name and company/contractor affiliation.